ribald- root words — words with the ribald- root

The root ribald- comes from Old French ribaut, meaning rogue. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including ribald, ribaldry. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ribald- root

Explore words with ribald- — words containing the ribald- root and sharing its sense of "rogue". Examples include ribald, ribaldry. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ribald- mean?

The ribald- root means rogue, from Old French ribaut. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.